The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has been hit by another dramatic development after an anonymous tip reportedly claimed that a hidden phone contains video and other information connected to her case.

According to reports citing TMZ, the sender claimed that the phone had been placed in a secure location and allegedly contained video footage involving Nancy, along with pH๏τographs and identifying information about people the sender claimed were connected to her disappearance. The reported communication was shared with the FBI, although federal authorities have not publicly confirmed the authenticity of the material.

The claim has generated renewed attention around the investigation, but Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has urged the public to remain skeptical. He reportedly questioned whether the latest communication could be another false or fabricated tip, noting that high-profile investigations can attract hoaxes that consume valuable investigative resources.

Nancy, the mother of television journalist Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home on February 1, 2026. Investigators have continued examining surveillance footage, physical evidence and information submitted by members of the public as they work to establish what happened.

For Nancy’s family, every new lead carries enormous significance. But investigators continue to distinguish between information that may be useful and claims that have actually been verified.

For now, the alleged “hidden video” remains just that — an unconfirmed claim, not established evidence. The crucial question is whether investigators can verify the source and determine whether the alleged phone and footage actually exist.

As the investigation continues, one question remains at the center of the mystery: Could this latest tip finally provide a genuine breakthrough, or will it turn out to be another ᴅᴇᴀᴅ end?

Source:
The Sunday Guardian — Nancy Guthrie case update